Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and
Division of Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, in partnership with the College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, is searching for candidates for a tenure track faculty position in epidemiology with special emphasis on infectious diseases epidemiology. This is one of several faculty positions made possible by a Targeted Investment in Excellence (TIE) program in Public Health Preparedness (PHP). This special award from the Office of Academic Affairs is aimed at raising the stature of this program to the nation’s finest and represents an exciting collaboration in a fast-growing, collegial environment. Expertise and research interest in one of the following areas is desired: emerging infections, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, or agents of bioterrorism. Candidates are expected to develop their own program of funded research as well as collaborate with existing faculty within the TIE program. High quality graduate teaching and advising are also expected.
A doctoral degree in public health, medicine, or a related discipline is required. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the level of Assistant Professor. This unique position allows for a successful junior faculty candidate to develop an independent research program in infectious disease epidemiology in a unique collaborative environment across many disciplines within the large OSU health care center.
The Ohio State University College of Public Health was formed as the School of Public Health in 1995 becoming a College within OSU in 2007. It is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Stanley Lemeshow became Dean in 2003 and is leading the College into a period of substantial expansion. The College is an integral part of one the country’s most comprehensive health science centers. The Medical center and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine are all in close geographic proximity to the College of Public Health. Within the Medical Center complex is the University Hospital, James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ross Heart Hospital.
Located in the state capital and a metropolitan area of more than 1.5 million, Ohio State University offers excellent opportunities for interactions with practitioners, policymakers, and academic colleagues. A successful candidate for this position in the College of Public Health will have a unique opportunity to help shape the direction of the College and public health preparedness as the College expands over the next five years.
The Ohio State University College of Public Health is an EEO/AA employer. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Please send CV and letter of application to:
Kurt B. Stevenson, MD, MPH
Chair, TIE Search Committee
Division of Infectious Diseases
Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine
N1147 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
stevenson.185@osu.edu
